How far is Arvada, CO from Burlington, CO?

The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Burlington, CO is about 170.9 miles (275 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.86 mi
03h 01m
Flight
153.99 mi
247.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.99 mi
Kilometers
247.83 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.86 mi
Kilometers
274.97 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:57 AM MDT
Return by in Arvada
Wed, Apr 15, 3:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvada
2026-04-14T21:55
Arrive Burlington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:57 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arvada
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Limon
CO

City in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States of America

From Arvada
85.3 mi
01h 31m
To Burlington
85.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    18 m · 7 sec · Ammons Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    96 m · 25 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allison Street

    53 m · 14 sec · Allison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 385, I 70 Business: Lincoln Street

    982 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Street

    2721 ft · 50 sec · South Lincoln Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rose Avenue

    2658 ft · 56 sec · Rose Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    1880 ft · 1 min · 15th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
151 mi · 88%
I 70 East
13.4 mi · 8%
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.41 mi · 1%
Ralston Road
1.8 mi · 1%
Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1%
South Lincoln Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

151 mi · 02h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limon
01h 31m from Arvada
Leave By
10:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Arvada and Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Burlington?

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Limon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Arvada and 85.6 miles from Burlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Arvada and Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Limon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Limon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Limon.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

109 mi away
120 South Weber Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

110 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 153.99 mi (247.83 km).

Arvada

#1 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

City in Colorado, United States

Population3,126
Coordinates39.3061100, -102.2693600
Altitude1271
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvada (-105.08748, 39.80276)
End: Burlington (-102.26936, 39.30611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.82 L · about $22.30
Round trip
$44.60
12.06 gal · 45.64 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $22.30 $44.60
Mid-grade $4.08 $24.63 $49.25
Premium $4.39 $26.48 $52.96
Diesel $4.74 $28.56 $57.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvada and Burlington. The current time is 21:55:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.